Episode 218

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Episode 218 was broadcast on 29 November 1984, as part of Series 5.

John Wallace played Ian Channing, with John Wallace winning 58 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Wallace	Score	Ian Channing	Others	Max.
1	POGFAEXNS	PANES	5 – 5	GAPES	SPONGE, PAEONS*	6
2	GIUDEASNT	GUIDES	11 – 11	GUIDES	GAUDIEST, SAUTEING*, SEDATING*, STEADING*	14
3	VNOIGSZED	DOZING	17 – 17	DESIGN	DINGOES, DOZENS	21
4	75 2 5 6 10 9 → 456	456 75 x 6 + 9 - 5 + 2	27 – 27	456 6 x 75 + 10 - 9 + 5		31
5	VAWEBOTIN	BOVINE	33 – 33	BOVINE	OBVIATE	38
6	REGSOTDER	RESTORED	41 – 41	RESORTED	ROSTERED, RESTORED	46
7	LANEGUSIB	BANGLES	48 – 48	SEALING	SINGABLE	54
8	25 10 4 2 6 3 → 891	—	48 – 55	890 4 x 25 x (6 + 3) - 10	CV: 890 = 4 x 25 x (6 + 3) - 10 Best: 891 = (25 + 10 + 2) x 6 x 4 + 3	64
9	RAVTSDIEE	ADVERTISE (10.5 seconds)	58 – 55			74